| amenities include a sleek restaurant, a rooftop bar with city views, and a fitness center. set amid shops and casual restaurants, this contemporary hotel is 3 miles from the thomas edison national historical park, and 21 miles from downtown new york city. suites add separate sitting areas, sofabeds and/or private balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. polished rooms, some with floor-to-ceiling windows, provide free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs
John F Kennedy International Airport 58 min
The High Line (33 min)
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (37 min)
Flight museum on an aircraft carrier whose exhibits include a Concorde, submarine & space shuttle. Liberty State Park (30 min)
Waterfront views of Manhattan, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island plus miles of tree-lined walkways. Liberty Science Center (31 min)
4 floors & 12 galleries with hands-on science exhibits plus an IMAX Dome Theater. South Mountain Reservation (14 min)
Public park on 2,000 acres with a zoo, sports arena, hiking trails, carriage roads & pond-fishing. Chelsea Piers (36 min)
Huge sports complex with driving range, ice skating, swimming & bowling, plus drinking & eating. Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (19 min)
National historical park known for a 77-ft. waterfall that sparked water-power development in 1792. Branch Brook Park (18 min)
Scenic, 360-acre park featuring cherry trees, lakes & bridges plus bicycling & other activities. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises (34 min)
Up-close perspective of Manhattan skyline, Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge with sea breezes. The Newark Museum of Art (18 min)
Displays of American art, interior decor & more plus a planetarium & an interactive nature exhibit. Whitney Museum of American Art (38 min)
Museum exclusively featuring 20th-century & contemporary art by American artists, most still living. Essex County Turtle Back Zoo (17 min)
Popular local go-to for families features wild animal exhibits, petting zoo, carousel & mini-train. Thomas Edison National Historical Park (7 min)
Home & laboratory of American inventor & manufacturer features historical artifacts & archives. Vessel (33 min)
Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb. Eagle Rock Reservation (5 min)
Popular county park featuring recreation areas & hiking trails with views of the Manhattan skyline. | 
